News release
Update - RCMP investigating suspicious death in Carman
May 28, 2026
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Carman, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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Update - Carman RCMP, in conjunction with RCMP Major Crime Services, have confirmed via autopsy, that the 52-year-old male from Carman, who’s body was located near the self-storage compound on 2nd Street North East in Carman on May 25, died as a result of a homicide.
On May 27, investigating officers arrested a 44-year-old male and a 36-year-old female in relation to this homicide.
On May 28, 44-year-old Gordon Blaine McTaggart, of Killarney, was charged with Second degree murder and remanded into custody. The 36-year-old female was released without charge as it was determined she had no involvement in this homicide.
RCMP are encouraging anyone with information, in relation to this homicide, to contact the Carman RCMP Detachment at 204-745-6389, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
RCMP Major Crime Services continues to investigate
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On May 25, at 1 :15 a.m., RCMP responded to a vehicle fire inside a self-storage compound on 2nd Street Northeast in Carman.
The vehicle was fully engulfed in flames when RCMP arrived.
A deceased male was located near the burning vehicle.
RCMP Major Crime Services is investigating.